Which of the following about menisci is not true? NOT RELATED -ANATOMY

A. Lateral meniscus is more mobile than medial meniscus

B. Are made up of Collagen Type I

C. Lateral meniscus covers more area of tibial aicular surface than medial

D. Menisci are composed of around 75% of water

Correct Answer: Are made up of Collagen Type I

Description: a. The predominant collagen in aicular cailage is type I while the predominant collagen in meniscus is type II.b. The medial meniscus is more oval and covers substantially less of the plateau than the lateral meniscus.Tissue Water Collagen ProteoglycansAicular Cailage 68-85% 10-20% (type I) 5-10%Meniscus 60-70% 15-25% (type II) 1-2%

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